Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing fa�ade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition.
-Key Selling Features-
Set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens, perched above the skyline of Jodhpur, rises the imposing fa�ade of Umaid Bhawan Palace, the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest residences in the world, now a Taj Luxury Hotel. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji, the grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur, Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, this golden - yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale in the fashionable and grand Art - Deco style was completed in 1943 and has served as the principal residence of Jodhpur's Royal family, complete with exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the Palace is a blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences. Its 105 feet high, central cupola is influenced by the Renaissance age, whilst the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition.
-Renovations Information-
Phase I of renovations has been completed.
Phase II of renovations begins May 2006 and will end by September 2006.

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